Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 289 Gu Yuena and Chi Yuan

"Silly child, don't cry." A faint smile appeared on Old Mu's aged face, and a blush appeared on his originally bloodless face. At this moment, his spirits seemed to be lifted a little.

Elder Mu looked at Bei Bei and smiled faintly, "Our Ancestor has lived for over two hundred years on the Douluo Continent, surpassing almost all humans. Such longevity, isn't it something to be happy about? I've spent almost my entire life at Shrek Academy, protecting the academy and watching batches of children like you grow up. That's my greatest pride. Seeing your vibrant energy makes my heart feel younger. Today, I'm leaving, but I hope you'll see me off happily. Looking at you all, and all the students of Shrek Academy, I can die in peace."

"well……"

Beibei refused Xu Sanshi's help and straightened up, trembling.

"That's right, now that's more like the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Soul Master."

Old Mu laughed heartily, his eyes filled with only satisfaction and gentleness. But then his breathing suddenly rose and fell violently a few times, his breath so faint it was almost imperceptible.

Those who understood the implications felt their emotions surge.

Old Master Mu calmed his breathing and waved his hand, saying, "I'm about to leave, and I have some things I must tell you. Xuanzi."

Elder Xuan quickly squatted down next to Elder Mu. Because he was too emotional, his messy beard was trembling.

Elder Mu sighed softly and said, "Xuanzi, you're not young anymore, don't get so emotional. I'm not completely leaving! Even if I die, this old body of mine will forever protect Shrek Academy. Listen to me, after I'm gone, Xuanzi will succeed me as the head of the Sea God Pavilion. As long as he's here, everything will remain the same as before."

"Yes," the elders replied respectfully in unison.

Elder Xuan said anxiously, "Elder Mu, I..."

Elder Mu waved his hand and said, "I know what you're thinking. You've made two mistakes, and you haven't been able to get over them all these years. But Xuanzi, one can't live in pain forever. When it's time to look forward, you must look forward. Although you can be impulsive at times, your sense of the big picture and your passion for Shrek Academy are more than enough to shoulder this responsibility. No one in the academy is more suitable to take my place than you. Over the years, you've followed me and been subtly influenced by me. The only thing I want to tell you is to think things through and be careful to control your emotions."

Elder Xuan was now choked with sobs and unable to speak, while the other elders also seemed to take it all in stride. Indeed, aside from Elder Mu, Elder Xuan was currently the strongest person in Shrek Academy, and it was perfectly appropriate for him to succeed Elder Mu as the head of the Sea God Pavilion.

"Shao Zhe, Mei'er, you two come here," Elder Mu said calmly.

"Teacher." Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down next to Old Master Mu's recliner.

Elder Mu said in a deep voice, "Shao Zhe, actually, you're the one I'm most worried about. You lack a certain magnanimity in your character. I'll give you ten years to change all of this. After ten years, come to the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion to meditate. If you can't pass the test I've given you, then you will resign from your position as dean."

Yan Shaozhe trembled, but dared not utter a word of rebuttal, and respectfully replied, "Yes, teacher."

"Mei'er." Old Master Mu's gaze turned to Cai Mei'er.

"Teacher." As the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department, Cai Meier held a high position of power in Shrek Academy, but in front of Elder Mu, she acted like a little girl.

Elder Mu was noticeably gentler with her. "I've seen all the contributions you've made to the academy over the years. If Shao Zhe fails my assessment in ten years, he'll enter the Sea God Pavilion, and you'll take over as dean. Also, after I arrive, promote Le Xuan to vice dean of the Martial Soul Department to give her some training. As for Xiao Tao, let her become a dean of studies in the outer academy to temper her character. In three years, the Sea God Pavilion will hold a vote by show of hands; if half votes in favor, she'll enter the Sea God Pavilion."

"Yes. Teacher, please don't die..." Cai Meier suddenly threw herself onto Old Master Mu and burst into tears.

Old Master Mu raised his hand and gently patted her head, saying to Yan Shaozhe, "Shaozhe, I hope you can understand why I'm so strict with you."

Yan Shaozhe looked deeply at Elder Mu, wiped away his tears, and said solemnly, "Teacher, I understand. I will definitely not let you down. Shrek Academy will not fall because of your departure."

Old Master Mu finally smiled slightly. "Good, it seems you truly understand. Take Mei'er aside. My time is running out."

Before leaving, Elder Mu clearly had many things to instruct.

Yan Shaozhe nodded gently, then took another deep look at Elder Mu before helping Cai Meier to stand aside.

"Lin'er, Duoduo, you two come here."

Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo hurriedly knelt down beside Old Master Mu. Xian Lin'er's tears flowed no less than Cai Mei'er's, and she was sobbing uncontrollably, unable to speak.

"Duoduo, Lin'er, the combination of Soul Masters and Soul Tools is the trend of the times. Shrek Academy must pay more attention to Soul Tools. In the future, 50% of the academy's income will be given to the Soul Tool Department. The future of Shrek depends on you."

Xian Lin'er nodded repeatedly, while Qian Duoduo supported her and respectfully agreed.

Elder Mu sighed softly and said, "As the master of the Sea God Pavilion, I will issue one last order."

Upon hearing this, all the elders stepped forward and knelt on one knee. Elder Mu's voice slowly emanated from the Sea God Pavilion, resounding throughout the entire Sea God Island.

"From today onward, we will focus all our efforts on developing the Soul Guidance Department and promoting the integration of the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department. Given the high funding requirements of the Soul Guidance Department, 50% of the income from all academy industries in Shrek City will be allocated to the Soul Guidance Department. If one day the Soul Guidance Department produces a Level 10 Soul Master, then the position of Sea God Pavilion Master will be inherited by him."

"Yes—" the elders replied respectfully in unison.

On the west side of Seagod Island, Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen also heard Elder Mu's words. Xiao Hongchen sighed, "It seems Shrek Academy is starting to value soul tools, but they're still a long way from catching up with our Sun Moon Empire!"

"Beibei, come here."

Old Mu said to Beibei.

Beibei quickly went to Elder Mu's side, bowed her head and said, "Ancestor Mu."

Elder Mu said, "You are the sole heir of my lineage. I see the inheritance of the Light Bloodline in you, although your martial soul only possesses a portion of the mutated power of the Light Holy Dragon. However, our lineage originates from Yu Xiaogang, the descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, which was founded at Shrek Academy. He was our famous ancestor, a master of Shrek Academy. Over ten thousand years, the surname has changed, but the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex bloodline has remained unchanged. Your martial soul is in a semi-mutated state, which is not a bad thing. Our ancestor is about to leave, and he asked me to stabilize your Light Holy Dragon bloodline. From now on, you must strive to become stronger and continue down the unique path of the Blue Lightning Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex."

As he spoke, his old and withered right hand gently landed on Beibei's head. Instantly, everyone felt the entire Sea God Pavilion light up, a flash of intense golden light disappearing in an instant. Beibei let out a muffled groan and collapsed on the spot. Golden lightning crackled around his body, and his entire body seemed to shift and change with shimmering golden light.

This is the power of a Limit Douluo. Even as his life is about to end, he can still mobilize the power of the Golden Tree and his own, stabilizing his bloodline in an instant. With this, Bei Bei's martial soul mutation is completely stabilized, and as Elder Xuan said, it has officially evolved into the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.

At that moment, all color drained from Elder Mu's face, and he turned pale again. Elder Mu gave one last look at the inner disciples and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion.

"The ancestors of Shrek, Moon, have arrived."

Old Master Mu uttered his last words.

After he finished speaking, a strong golden light burst forth, and Elder Mu slowly floated up from the recliner. Two yellow, one purple, three black, and three red soul rings, a complete set of nine, slowly appeared on his body, and an incomparably loud dragon roar suddenly rang out.

The entire Sea God Pavilion instantly turned into a brilliant gold, and a huge golden pillar of light suddenly shot into the sky from the Sea God Pavilion, illuminating the entire Shrek Academy, and even Shrek City, in a bright gold.

Bathed in the golden light, Mu Lao slowly straightened up under the watchful eyes of the elders of the Sea God Pavilion and the inner disciples. His aged face was becoming younger at an astonishing rate, and even his withered body was gradually becoming fuller.

With hope and reluctance in his eyes, Old Mu silently looked at the people in front of him, raised his right hand, and gently waved.

The golden light began to grow stronger and stronger, and Elder Mu also became younger and younger, gradually transforming from his original aged appearance into that of a young man.

A golden field of light descended with a roar, as if only pure gold remained between heaven and earth, with no other color in the world.

Everyone was captivated by this magical scene when Ji Lin suddenly noticed that the now-young Mu Lao was standing in front of him.

The young Mu Lao bore at least a five or six-point resemblance to Bei Bei at this time, except that his temperament was more radiant.

Everyone else was immersed in the realm of light, and only Zhang Lexuan and Ji Lin could see Elder Mu in his current state.

Looking at Ji Lin, Elder Mu sighed and said, "ε=(ο｀*))) Alas! It's all about timing and fate. If only you were willing to stay at Shrek Academy, I wouldn't have to worry about its future. I only hope that you can lend a helping hand when Shrek Academy is in danger. The future belongs to you young people. I have a feeling that the turmoil on the continent is not far off. I only hope that you will have enough time to grow. Finally, I hope you can take good care of Le Xuan."

Ji Lin nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, Elder Mu, I graduated from Shrek Academy no matter what, and I will protect Sister Le Xuan."

Old Mu nodded and looked at Zhang Lexuan.

"Le Xuan, you've been constrained too much these past few years. I understand your desire to give back to the academy, but I hope that from now on you can live for yourself. Do you understand what I mean?"

When Elder Mu looked at her, Zhang Lexuan had already come to Elder Mu's side, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears, she gently bit her red lips and shook her head.

"Professor Mu, it was all my own will that I contributed to the academy."

Old Master Mu sighed, but his eyes were filled with relief and gentleness as he said, "You're just too stubborn, but I'm already very happy that you've come to your senses and given up on that promise that I regret the most."

After he finished speaking, Elder Mu's body turned completely golden, and golden dragon scales began to grow from under his skin, quickly covering his entire body.

Old Mu laughed heartily, and then an incredibly loud dragon roar rang out from his mouth. With a flick of his body, he transformed into a white dragon radiating intense golden light and vanished into thin air.

Even from a hundred miles away, one could see that a huge white dragon had appeared in the sky above Shrek Academy, and the entire sky darkened at that moment.

Loud dragon roars echoed through the air, and the intense golden light made him feel as if he were swimming in a golden ocean.

A terrifying aura continued to spread outwards, while the intense golden light descended straight down, enveloping the entire Poseidon Island.

All creatures on Poseidon Island, including Soul Masters and even every insect, were enveloped in a faint golden mist. Everyone could clearly feel that pure light power cleansing their bodies, expelling impurities, compressing their soul power, and making it more condensed.

"Sit cross-legged and calm your mind to meditate!"

Yan Shaozhe shouted loudly, suppressing his grief.

This was the last thing Master Mu did to help Shrek disciples with his life's cultivation.

With tears in their eyes, everyone sat cross-legged and circulated their soul power within the extremely dense aura of light.

The Holy Dragon of Light soared to an unknown distance in the sky, its dragon eyes lingering on the Sea God Island, which resembled a tiny dot, before exploding into a shower of light that rained down from the heavens.

As if sensing something, the golden tree began to move, its roots spreading out and instantly covering the entire Poseidon Island, receiving that power of light. The mark of a dragon coiling around its trunk faintly appeared.

At the same time, in the Zizaimen branch of Shrek City, Gu Yuena and Chi Yuan looked up at the white Holy Dragon of Light in the distance. They both knew that a Limit Douluo had fallen.

Gu Yuena said calmly, "The Holy Dragon of Light, what a pity. Although humans are blessed by nature, their lifespan is always short. Without becoming gods, they will eventually turn into a handful of dust."

Chi Yuan glanced at Gu Yuena, knowing that Gu Yuena was implying something.

As the white dragon's light and shadow disappeared, the golden tree's light and shadow also gradually receded, returning to the Sea God's Pavilion and slowly vanishing.

With Elder Mu gone, the pillar of Shrek Academy collapsed suddenly. On Seagod Island, a wave of grief swept through, and the heavy atmosphere of sorrow lingered for a long time...

But many others held back their tears, not wanting to disappoint Elder Mu's last wishes, and fell into a deep meditative state.

(End of this chapter)